![Gaza facing most intense bombings since WWII: UN agency Gaza facing most intense bombings since WWII: UN agency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664184363_UnitedNations.jpg)
Gaza facing most intense bombings since WWII: UN agency
UNRWA highlights "the plight of the Palestine refugees," noting that it "remains the longest unresolved refugee crisis in the world."
Sun Dec 01 2024
![Atom bomb survivor hopes Japan debut of 'Oppenheimer' will stoke nuclear debate Atom bomb survivor hopes Japan debut of 'Oppenheimer' will stoke nuclear debate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709895761_TBOPENHEIMER.jpg)
Atom bomb survivor hopes Japan debut of 'Oppenheimer' will stoke nuclear debate
The only nation to have suffered atomic bombings, Japan has led global efforts to abolish the weapons.
Sat Mar 09 2024
![Japanese man confirmed as 1970s bombing fugitive - Media Japanese man confirmed as 1970s bombing fugitive - Media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709026964_TBjapanjpg.jpg)
Japanese man confirmed as 1970s bombing fugitive - Media
Results from DNA tests run by Japanese law enforcement identified the dead man as the alleged bomber Satoshi Kirishima.
Tue Feb 27 2024
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EXPLAINER - What is happening in Ecuador?
New president Daniel Noboa faces an uphill battle amid gang control of prisons, kidnappings of police and bombings.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Malaysia rejects all forms of violence against innocent civilians - Agong Malaysia rejects all forms of violence against innocent civilians - Agong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701844221_Agong.jpg)
Malaysia rejects all forms of violence against innocent civilians - Agong
His Majesty said this includes bombings of hospitals and schools and the disruption of water, food, and electricity supplies to the public.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![Why is Pakistan deporting over a million undocumented Afghan immigrants? Why is Pakistan deporting over a million undocumented Afghan immigrants?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699007422_Torkhamborder.jpg)
Why is Pakistan deporting over a million undocumented Afghan immigrants?
The sudden expulsion threat came after suicide bombings this year that the govt said involved Afghans, though without providing evidence.
Fri Nov 03 2023
![Over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed in blasts, violence since August 2021 - UN Over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed in blasts, violence since August 2021 - UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650387705_TBtaliban.jpg)
Over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed in blasts, violence since August 2021 - UN
The majority of deaths were caused by improvised explosive devices including suicide bombings in mosques, education centres and markets.
Tue Jun 27 2023
![Is terrorism returning to Pakistan? Is terrorism returning to Pakistan?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675410771_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Is terrorism returning to Pakistan?
The attack at a mosque in the northwestern city of Peshawar killed more than 100 people.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Prayers and release of birds to mark 20 years since Bali bombing Prayers and release of birds to mark 20 years since Bali bombing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665539291_SYDNEY.jpg)
Prayers and release of birds to mark 20 years since Bali bombing
Two decades on from the bombings, memories of the attack continue to haunt survivors.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![Bali bombings survivor looks ahead as Australia marks 20th anniversary Bali bombings survivor looks ahead as Australia marks 20th anniversary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665482451_BaliBombing.jpg)
Bali bombings survivor looks ahead as Australia marks 20th anniversary
A total of 202 people, including 88 Australians, were killed when a car bomb exploded on Oct 12, 2002 outside the Sari Club.
Tue Oct 11 2022
![Brussels attacks trial starts with debate over 'caged' accused Brussels attacks trial starts with debate over 'caged' accused](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663036499_BRUSSELS.jpg)
Brussels attacks trial starts with debate over 'caged' accused
Defence lawyers argue that their clients should not be put in glass boxes like animals in a zoo.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648543043_IRAQ.jpg)
In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq
Most Western governments still issue travel warnings for all or parts of Iraq, citing risks from kidnappings and jihadist bombings.
Tue Mar 29 2022
![Sri Lanka begins trials connected to 2019 Easter bombings case Sri Lanka begins trials connected to 2019 Easter bombings case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637567097_COLOMBO.jpg)
Sri Lanka begins trials connected to 2019 Easter bombings case
The trial of 24 men accused of carrying out the attacks begins on Tuesday.
Mon Nov 22 2021
![World Muslim leaders should act on mosque bombings in Afghanistan World Muslim leaders should act on mosque bombings in Afghanistan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634351170_globalpeacemission.jpg)
World Muslim leaders should act on mosque bombings in Afghanistan
GPM urges all parties in the Kunduz conflict to take their differences to the negotiation table.
Sat Oct 16 2021
![Afghan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire for Eid celebration this week - Spokesman Afghan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire for Eid celebration this week - Spokesman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61620613042_TALIBAN.jpg)
Afghan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire for Eid celebration this week - Spokesman
The ceasefire declaration came two days after bombings outside a school in Kabul killed at least 68, injured more than 165 others.
Mon May 10 2021
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025